Martin, who made his banjo-playing skills a part of his act during his years on the stand-up circuit, flashed his wry sense of humor during his acceptance speech, quipping, “I want to thank the other nominees — and thank them for losing.” Martin later turned serious for a moment, saying, “We’re really, really honored to win this award tonight.”

Last week’s ceremony celebrated the 100th anniversary of Bill Monroe’s birth — which made it all the more fitting that Del McCoury, who recently released a Monroe tribute album, was part of this year’s inductees to the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.